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Dawn: Mission to the Astroid Belt

A video by JPL regarding the Dawn mission to the astroid belt to study two astroids, Vesta and Ceres, using an ion engine as propulsion Video date 26th June 07. Source- www.jpl.nasa.gov

Solar panels could save churches £34m

Solar panels could save churches £34m WHEN ancient religious leaders decreed that houses of worship should face east towards Jerusalem or Mecca, it is unlikely they had the convenience of solar power generation in mind. Read more on Bolton News

A few Thermodynamics Physics review questions?

Can someone help me with these A heat engine consists of an oil fired steam turbine driving an electric power generator with a power output of 120 megawatts. The thermal efficiency of the heat engine is 40 percent. a. Determine the time rate at which heat is supplied to the engine. b. If the heat […]

State funds help 4 solar projects in the county

State funds help 4 solar projects in the county Four solar energy projects in Chester County have been approved to receive funds through the state‘s Alternative Energy Investment Fund, state Sen. Andy Dinniman, D-19 of West Whiteland, anounced Wednesday. Read more on The Phoenix

physics, not sure how to do this problem?

In 1998, NASA launched Deep Space 1 (DS-1), a spacecraft that successfully flew by the asteroid named 1992 KD (which orbits the sun millions of miles from the earth). The propulsion system of DS-1 worked by ejecting high-speed argon ions out the rear of the engine. The engine slowly increased the velocity is DS-1 by […]

Yet another plan on table

Yet another plan on table FLORIDA — While the six-year legal storm over the Hoosac Wind project may have blown over, a new wind power dust-up is stirring on Florida Mountain. A developer has proposed erecting a single wind turbine off Moores Road on private land. Read more on Berkshire Eagle

NEW Hydrogen Fuel Cell RC Car

a new development from Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies, creators of the H-racer (www.horizonfuelcell.com). Check out this 30km/h car straight from the future. For more info contact rc@horizonfuelcell.com

Dr. Johnny’s Car Clinic: No shock here: Electric cars grow in popularity

Dr. Johnny’s Car Clinic: No shock here: Electric cars grow in popularity I am often asked what the difference is between an electric vehicle and an electric car? Electric vehicles are any vehicles that use electric motors for propulsion. Electric cars, on the other hand, more specifically means an automobile that is powered by electricity. […]